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          ArtBronze Railings of the Members' Private StaircasesBy Sarah Davis|March 24, 2023During the mid-19th-century expansion of the U.S. Capitol, which added the House and Senate extensions, four private staircases were installed to allow representatives and senators to move quickly between their second-floor chambers and the building's first floor. Two are located near the House
    ProjectsArticleGroup Project: The Russell Building CourtyardBy Justin Kieffer|March 21, 2023The Russell Senate Office Building courtyard was recently restored as a supplement to the Russell Exterior Envelope Project.
    Basic pageAfrican American ArtistsBy Sarah Davis|March 6, 2023Below are examples of African American artists with works featured in the United States Capitol and congressional office buildings. Locations for works in public areas are provided. See also: African Americans in Art Artists and Their Work(s) Littleton Alston (1958– ) Statue of Willa Cather
    BuildingU.S. Botanic Garden Production FacilityBy Sarah Davis|February 2, 2023The Architect of the Capitol manages all of the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but also oversees several facilities around the National Capital Regional. One of which is the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) Production Facility. The USBG Production Facility is located in D.C.'s Anacostia
    History & DiscoveriesArticleRemembering a Law Librarian Who Forgot NothingBy Franklin Bradley|February 13, 2023John F. N. Wilkinson, who served as the Assistant Law Librarian, was known for his memory of over 80,000 books that enabled him to retrieve the correct one with "the precision of a Swiss bell-ringer."
    Basic pageStrategic ObjectivesBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2023Accomplishing these initiatives is critical to laying the foundation for the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) long-term success and providing a governance framework that supports effective management. Each strategic objective aligns with multiple strategic goals.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleRestoring Freedom From Historic SeparationsBy Franklin Bradley|February 2, 2023From the time all of its pieces arrived in America in 1859, the 15,000-pound plaster Statue of Freedom has relied on many skilled hands over many generations to preserve it. But before each restoration effort, the beautiful plaster figure had to be cut into pieces. Repeatedly.
    ArtCivil Rights Bill Passes, 1866By Sarah Davis|February 2, 2023The 1866 civil rights bill, which prohibited discrimination on the bases of race or previous condition of slavery, prefigured the 14th amendment to the Constitution. In the foreground of the mural, former slave Henry Garnet is shown speaking with newspaper editor Horace Greeley, who supported
    ArtWashington's Inauguration, 1789By Sarah Davis|January 20, 2023George Washington was sworn in as the nation's first president on April 30, 1789, on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York. The mural depicts (from left to right) Robert R. Livingston, chancellor of the state of New York, administering the oath; Secretary of the Senate Samuel Otis holding the
    Behind the ScenesArticleQ&A With the House Floor Care DivisionBy AOC Staff|January 12, 2023The dedicated Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees of the House Office Buildings Floor Care Division work tirelessly to ensure the Capitol campus is ready to welcome Members of Congress, staff and the visiting public.
    Behind the ScenesArticleIn the Senate Office Buildings, Maintenance Collaboration Is a Clean SweepBy Madeleine Lucchetti|January 5, 2023Hours before the sun rises each morning, Zamboni-like scrubbing machines scuttle through the halls of the Senate office buildings. Each is operated by a dedicated team of Architect of the Capitol (AOC) specialists who spend hours ensuring the marble flooring sparkles.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleMeigs' Miniatures: The Story of the Tiny Doors in the U.S. CapitolBy Erin Nelson|December 23, 2022Guesses for what is behind the Capitol Building's smallest doors are as varied as the architectural details that encompass the Capitol campus.
    Public NoticeArticleVolume 24 of Tholos Magazine Now AvailableBy AOC Staff|December 22, 2022Articles include spotlights on Senate and House shops, a project update on the Russell Building's courtyard, a feature on the Statue of Freedom and more.
    Programs & EventsArticlePoinsettias Flourish at the U.S. Botanic GardenBy Devin Dotson|December 20, 2022Our gardeners have grown almost 2,000 poinsettia plants to brighten up the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) Conservatory's annual holiday exhibit "Season's Greenings." An expert team at USBG cares for the annual poinsettia crop with daily attentiveness starting in July.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleHow The Capitol Crypt Got Its NameBy Curator Division|December 14, 2022Is anyone buried in the U.S. Capitol? The term "crypt" has long referred to a space beneath the main floor of a church or a chamber in a mausoleum. For many of us it suggests somber, stony silence and perhaps dusty coffins. The Capitol Crypt, however, is a different thing altogether.
    Basic pagePerformance & Accountability Report|December 13, 2022The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) annual Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) provides the results of the AOC's financial performance each fiscal year (FY). It demonstrates the AOC's commitment to the accomplishment of its mission and accountability for its financial resources to the
    ArtLincoln CatafalqueBy Sarah Davis|December 7, 2022The Lincoln catafalque is a platform constructed in 1865 to support the casket of Abraham Lincoln while the president's body lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. It is a simple base of rough pine boards nailed together and covered with black cloth.
    BuildingFort MeadeBy Sarah Davis|October 25, 2022The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) manages all of the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but we also maintain several facilities across the National Capital Region, including Fort Meade, Maryland.
    Programs & EventsArticleAn Olmsted Christmas at the U.S. CapitolBy Jim Kaufmann|November 14, 2022This year the Capitol Christmas Tree hails from Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina; it is extra special because of the forest's historical ties with U.S. Capitol Grounds landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleHaunted Halls of Congress: 5 Creepy Capitol LegendsBy Erin Courtney|October 31, 2022Discover the myths, mysteries and folklore of this historic American building.
    ProjectsArticleCannon Light Fixture RestorationBy Aimee Jorjani|September 27, 2022While light fixtures are like jewelry to a room, they can also set a tone for the significance of the space. Naturally, they also provide illumination to enable work and safe movement.
    Behind the ScenesArticle24 Hours at the Capitol Power PlantBy Erin Nelson|September 19, 2022The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) continues year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our buildings never sleep, and the work never stops. This is especially true for the dedicated workers at the Capitol Power Plant.
    ArtCorncob or Cornstalk Columns and CapitalsBy Sarah Davis|September 14, 2022Some of the oldest and most famous interior features of the Capitol are located near the entrance to the Old Supreme Court Chamber. These six corncob columns, designed ca. 1808 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, are among the most unusual and significant architectural works of the early Republic.
    Programs & EventsArticleCultivating a New Agriculture Exhibit at the U.S. Botanic GardenBy Devin Dotson|September 14, 2022Visitors can explore the galleries and gardens to learn how inventive ideas in agriculture, both scientific and social, sustain and enrich life and how growing and cooking food connects people with each other and their communities.
    Public NoticeArticleVolume 23 of Tholos Magazine Now AvailableBy AOC Staff|August 26, 2022Articles include a highlight on a new agriculture exhibit at the U.S. Botanic Garden, a behind the scenes look at the Capitol Power Plant, an update on light fixture restoration in the Cannon House Office Building and more.
    ArtAmelia Earhart StatueBy Johanna Colocho|July 27, 2022Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-c.1937) was a record-setting aviator, an author, and a businesswoman. This statue was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Kansas in 2022. Sculptors Mark and George Lundeen are brothers; they also sculpted the statue of John L. "Jack" Swigert.
    ArtDr. Mary McLeod BethuneBy Johanna Colocho|July 13, 2022Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an educator, civil rights activist, and presidential advisor. This statue was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Florida in 2022. Nilda Comas is the first artist of Puerto Rican descent commissioned to sculpt a statue for the National Statuary
    Basic pageSustainability at the Architect of the CapitolBy Sarah Davis|July 7, 2022The AOC's commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through our robust energy conservation and sustainability programs. The AOC incorporates sustainable design and construction practices into the major projects executed throughout Capitol Hill. The agency has been actively working toward
    Behind the ScenesArticleThe Art of Walking Across HistoryBy Cristin O'Brien|June 1, 2022A National Safety Month Reminder: Whether you work on Capitol Hill, are a regular visitor or you are planning to visit for the first time, remember to stay mindful of your surroundings — it is not only safer, you may also spot beautiful things in unexpected places.
    Behind the ScenesArticleMulch Blower ExtraordinaireBy Cristin O'Brien|May 26, 2022On a sunny morning, employees from Capitol Grounds and Arboretum gathered to see a demonstration of a new tool and hear about its benefits.
    
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